Publications

Kidney Health Month Spotlight: TBRHSC In-Centre Hemodialysis

March 24, 2025

These prestigious awards recognize the outstanding individuals and teams whose dedication and initiatives embody TBRHSC’s mission, vision, values and strategic goals.

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre Recognizes Outstanding Contributions at the 2024 iCare Impact Awards

March 17, 2025

February marked a celebration of excellence at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) as the Hospital honoured the recipients of the 2024 iCare Impact Awards, a peer-to-peer recognition program.

(Top) TBRHSC’s Home Dialysis Team on their recent trip to Pikangikum First Nation. (Bottom) A complete hemodialysis setup in a northern community.

Team Spotlight: Home Dialysis Program

March 14, 2025

For Kidney Health Month, we are sharing stories about our Renal team and the impact they make on the lives of renal patients.

Renal Pharmacist, Social Worker and Dietician who support both Sioux Lookout and Fort Frances Satellite Units.

Team Spotlight: Hemodialysis Satellite Units

March 7, 2025

March is Kidney Health Month, and we want to raise awareness about kidney disease and its impact on the people of Northwestern Ontario. Throughout the month, we will be featuring members of the Renal team at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC), and highlight the incredible care they provide for renal patients across our region.

The TBRHSC was designed by Salter Farrow Pilon Architects Inc., in consultation with HH Angus. As it opened in 2004, the building was more than 650,000 square feet.

Feature: Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre

March 5, 2025

In 1995, the McKellar General Hospital (first opened in 1903), and the Port Arthur General Hospital (first opened in 1909) merged to become the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital. Originally, the province had intended to refurbish one of the two original hospitals to provide acute care to Northwestern Ontario, following the merger.

The Screen for Life Coach offers breast, cervical, and colon cancer screening services across Northwestern Ontario.

Screen for Life Coach Booking Locally Before Regional Tour

March 3, 2025

Getting screened for cancer can fall to the bottom of your to-do list for many reasons: a busy schedule, accessing a primary care provider, or maybe you’re not sure if it’s even necessary. With the Screen for Life Coach (Coach) parked in various locations around Thunder Bay until the end of March, there’s no better time to check cancer screening off your list.

Temporary Closure of Bear (B1) Parking Lot

February 28, 2025

Starting Saturday, March 1, the Bear (B1) parking lot at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre will be temporarily closed to accommodate construction of the Cardiovascular Surgery Program.

We'd like to introduce you to a couple of vital members of the PETT — Michelle, an RN, and Jordan, an RRT.

Team Spotlight: Paediatric Emergency Transport Team

February 18, 2025

In collaboration with the existing provincial transport teams and ORNGE, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre's Paediatric Emergency Transport Team (PETT) is drastically improving access to care and reducing wait times for patients in communities across Northwestern Ontario, so they can receive the emergency care they need as fast as possible.

Dr. Dominique Cava, Research Associate in Data Science and AI-North Coordinator, Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute, Dr. Gilles Arcand Centre for Health Equity, NOSM University.

International Day of Women and Girls in Science (February 11)

February 11, 2025

Each year on February 11, we celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. This day is a reminder that women and girls play a critical role in science and technology communities and that their participation should be strengthened.

(L-R): Scott Longridge and Amanda Sanche. Scott Longridge completed the Cardiovascular Perfusion Program at The Michener Institute of Education at University Health Network (UHN) and is currently serving as a perfusionist at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre at UHN until the launch of TBRHSC’s CVS program. Amanda Sanche is in year two of the Cardiovascular Perfusion program at the Michener Institute of Education at UHN.

Heart Month: Celebrating Cardiovascular Perfusionists

February 7, 2025

February is Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular health. In recognition of this important month, we are shining a spotlight on the dedicated teams who tirelessly deliver outstanding cardiac care across our Hospital. Their expertise, compassion, and commitment to improving patient outcomes play a crucial role in ensuring healthier hearts in our community.